If you recently discovered your vehicle needs a tie rod replacement, try not to panic. This is a problem with an easy solution and is at the low end of vehicle repairs in terms of cost and complexity. We won’t make you wait any longer to find out how much this will set you back. A Tie rod replacement on a mainstream vehicle should cost between $400 and $750, including an alignment. Be aware that tie rods and ball joints go hand in hand. There is a ball joint at the end of the tie rod assembly.
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Tie rods are part of the front suspension of your vehicle. They connect the steering mechanism to the wheel. In addition to steering, they play a role in how your tires are affixed to the suspension. Tie rods are a two-piece set, inner and outer, and cars have them on both sides of the vehicle. There is a ball joint on the outer end of the outer tie rod. Your mechanic may explain that this is, in fact, the “part of the part” that has given up the ghost.
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Tie rods are susceptible to damage from curb strikes, accidents, rough roads, corrosion, and old age. It is uncommon for a tie rod to break or require replacement due to distortion in newer vehicles. It is generally an older car ailment.
Only your mechanic can tell you exactly what the scope of work will be if you need a tie rod, or two tie rods. Generally speaking, if the rod was damaged due to some sort of known mishap, your mechanic may suggest repairing only the damaged part. However, tie rods are not very expensive, so the inner and outer tie rod may come as a set, and the mechanic may opt to replace it in its entirety. If the vehicle is old and the rods failed due to age, wear, and corrosion, it may be wise to do both at once.
A wheel alignment is part of the normal process when replacing tie rods. If you are planning to keep the car, an alignment is a no-brainer. The car may work OK without doing the alignment, but tire life and proper steering may be negatively affected. Alignment is not expensive. It usually costs around $125. Here are more details on alignment.
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Replacing tie rods is not a complex job. However, practically speaking, you need a lift and you need a way to then align the vehicle. This is an example of a job that is better left to the pros for cost-effectiveness more than anything. Any mechanic can do the tie rod replacement job, and if the shop does alignment, they can do that too. A chain that does suspension work is also an option. Your dealer can do the work but expect to pay about 30% more for the same result.
I once watched a friend struggle through replacing tie rods using jack stands and willpower. He spent a good day and a half doing the grunt work, running for parts, asking to borrow tools, and taking time to curse and kick his Fiat Spider. If you have the means, pay for this work. You need an alignment after it’s done, anyway.
In some cases, you may only be able to find aftermarket parts for this job. Aftermarket parts are fine, and your mechanic will know which sources she can trust.
Tie rods are part of your vehicle’s front suspension system, connecting the steering to the wheels. They can be damaged by curb strikes, accidents, rough roads, corrosion, and old age. Signs of damage can include clunking sounds or vibrations from the front end of your vehicle, binding or noise when you turn the wheel, and sloppy handling and steering. Driving with broken or damaged tie rods puts you and those around you in danger and is an issue that needs to be repaired as soon as possible. The cost of replacing tie rods can run between $400 and $750 for most vehicles.
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